Top 5 things to do for June 10

Friday

Jun 9, 2017 at 3:52 PMJun 9, 2017 at 3:52 PM

1. Civitan’s yard sale: The New Bern Civitan Club will be holding a gigantic Yard Sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the former Kia Building on the corner of Dr. M.L. King Jr. Blvd. and Trent Road. The items for sale will include furniture, books, clothes, household items, china, glassware, linens and much more. All proceeds from this sale will go to local charities in Craven County. For more information, call 635-1426.

2. Elks host Flag Day: The New Bern Elks Flag Day Celebration is Saturday, featuring vocalist Paul Saik and featured speaker Ret. Marine Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten. The annual event, sponsored by Elks Lodge No. 764, begins at 11 a.m. at the Union Point Park gazebo on the Neuse River at the intersection of E. Front and S. Front streets. Braaten will give a talk on “What the Flag Means to me.” Contract John Serumgard, event chair, at 633-2119 or the lodge at 638-8116.

3. Tryon Palace events: Tryon Place has two major events on Saturday, including a lecture on bees by D. J. Moran, local Craven County beekeeper, N.C. Master Beekeeper and N.C. State Beekeeper Association Beekeeper of the Year for 2016. The talk begins at 10 a.m. in Cullman Performance Hall at the North Carolina History Center, 529 S. Front St., New Bern.

4. Johnny Mercer tribute: A Johnny Mercer Tribute with John Van Dyke is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. at The City Laundry. John Van Dyke sings the heartwarming music of Georgia’s favorite son, songwriter Johnny Mercer. Tickets are $15.

5. Weekly Cedar Grove tours: New Bern the Quester's weekly tour of historic Cedar Grove Cemetery begins each Saturday at the Weeping Arch on Queen Street at 4 p.m. Visitors will hear lots of stories about famous residents of New Bern and history of the town. The tours are free, but donations for restoration of monuments and repairs are greatly appreciated.

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